Heroes Ruck Challenge 2014
On Saturday, March 22, 2014, fifty-three athletes gathered at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock to raise funds for the Central AR disaster relief effort and to commemorate those members of the military and first responders we’ve lost. The 2014 Heroes Ruck Challenge was a 15.3 mile team road march that started at the Clinton grounds, wound through downtown Little Rock to the Big Dam Bridge and back along the North Little Rock shore of the Arkansas River to the finish line back at the CPC. Teams included a team from the Alexandria, LA SWAT unit, an Arkansas National Guard training unit, two Naval Reserve units, a local Boy Scout troop, ROTC and JROTC contingents as well as a civilian team made up of former law enforcement officers that marched in the name of a fallen comrade. At 7am the teams gathered for a safety brief and a rousing rendition of the National Anthem sung by a Sheep Dog volunteer. Afterward, the names of...
2013 Sheep Dog of the Year Recipients
2013 Sheep Dog of the Year Recipients At this years 2nd Annual Sheep Dog Charity Ball, we awarded our first ever Sheep Dog of the Year recipients. This will be an annual award designed to recognize one person from each of our service organizations, a law enforcement officer, fireman, EMT, and military service member. You can learn more about the award selection process, and make nominations for 2014 starting in June, via this link http://sheepdogia.org/sheep-dog-of-the-year-award/ Capt. Andy Lee was selected as the 2013 Law Enforcement Sheep Dog of the Year! Before beginning an amazing 18 year career in Law Enforcement, Andy also overachieved in the military. Andy has much to take pride in and we are certainly proud to have him selected as this years award recipient. Capt. Josh Chapman was selected as the 2013 Fire & Rescue Sheep Dog of the Year! Josh has performed at an exceptional level as a fireman, earning a stellar reputation among...
Christmas Outreach 2013
Wow! What else can we say about this years Christmas Outreach and the people that made this years program such an amazing success. More than 130 children of Sheep Dog families in need were adopted this Christmas. Providing clothes and toys to children of military and first responder families struggling through this holiday season.
2014 2nd Annual Sheep Dog Charity Ball
It’s that time of year again, Sheep Dog Charity Ball time!! We hope to see you at this years 2014 2nd Annual Sheep Dog Charity Ball. Please see information below regarding dates, times, cost, location, etc. Let us know if you have questions or concerns, we will be more than happy to accommodate as needed.
Thanksgiving Meals & 2013 Turkey Trot
There is no better way to spend Thanksgiving week than packing out meals for Sheep Dog families in need. SDIA was able to provide more than 60 military and first responder families with a Turkey and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, feeding more than 250 Sheep Dogs and their family members.
We cannot say Thank You enough to our supporters and volunteers for making this years outreach better than ever. The ability to feed and assist fellow Sheep Dogs and their families in need during Thanksgiving is critical to mission accomplishment.
Disaster Relief Mission to Brookport, IL
We found ourselves ready as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes left a trail of destruction across the Midwest. The massive tornadoes that ripped through several communities across the region, such as Washington and Brookport, Illinois, left several communities shattered, and in desperate need of assistance.
2013 NWA Turkey Trot
The sixth annual 5K run and one-mile Fun Walk race time begins at 8 a.m. at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend. The event is sponsored by Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and the Springdale Police Department. “This is our second biggest fundraiser of the year and could grow into our biggest fundraiser in coming years,” said Sgt. Maj. Lance Nutt, President and Founder of S.D.I.A.
Sheep Dog Hunt 2013
Our first Sheep Dog Hunt, sponsored by Pro Trucks of Siloam Springs, AR, was an amazing experience for all that attended. SDIA and Pro Trucks teamed up to sponsor two Wounded Warrior Sheep Dogs, Cpl Nick Perales and Sgt Jason Shaw, for a three day hunt in northwest Texas. The Pro Trucks and Turkey Creek Ranch team did a phenomenal job entertaining Nick and Jason, along with our two “spoiled” SDIA staff members, John Pope and Ty Shelley, who attended as sponsors.
Super Spartan 2013
Our 2013 Super Spartan Race in central Virginia was an experience not soon to be forgotten by the many Sheep Dogs and supporters that ran the race with us. The camaraderie, challenging Spartan Race, and the gorgeous views of the surrounding Virginia countryside made this one of our most memorable events to date. We could not be more proud of the Sheep Dog/Wounded Warrior members, guests and supporters that ran the race with us. We met some amazing people along the route, and always, the support shown by fellow racers makes these adventure races even more rewarding.
Patriot Day 2013
Join us on Sept 7th in honoring the daily service and sacrifice made by so many of our nations Sheep Dogs. Show your support for our military, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and EMS personnel. Spend the day with your family learning more about the men and women protecting us on a daily basis, use this as an opportunity to say Thank You.